8 Careers Services & Placement jobs

Job no: 498976 Work type: Full-time Location: Cedar Valley Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (Some nights and weekends) Working Title Career Coach-Pathways (2 positions), Cedar Valley College Job Title Code CQX Salary Level $3,583.33 mo. - $4,120.83 mo. (dependent on experience and other considerations) Salary Range (Full-Time) N04 Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $20.67 per hour Business Travel N/A FLSA Non-Exempt   Position Type Staff Position Summary Provides advising services to students to promote personal growth, academic and career planning, and decision making.  Assist students in developing personal career pathways in order to achieve successful transitions to post-secondary education, training and/or employment. Track student achievement in meeting goals.  Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated experience in career assessment and guidance of students in the selection of a career pathway utilizing labor market information to forecast opportunities in career pathway fields.  Ability to provide assistance and support in the identification of careers that connect the student’s career choice and life goals to educational programs and services.  Ability to conduct outcome assessments, program/project evaluations and implement departmental strategies to address specific career service related goals and/or challenges to assist students in the implementation of a career management plan.  Knowledge of higher education and student services procedures and practices. Demonstrated ability in managing a student caseload.  Ability to interpret, compile and organize occupational, educational and economical information to assist students in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.  Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision.  Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail.  Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and regulations and use discretion and judgement.  Works under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.  Ability to provide information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements.  Able to provide opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, internships/externships, visits to business and industry, and other career awareness activities.  Guide students to meaningful learning opportunities that allow them to apply technical knowledge gained in career pathway fields.  Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with a wide variety of internal/external constituents and stakeholders from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds.  Able to utilize and interpret available data, reports, tracking assessment, and communication technologies to develop and implement proactive career coaching strategies that assist students with exploring and clarifying educational goals.  Keeps up-to-date on new trends and technology to identify and implement new career coaching tools and resources.  Collaborate in the onboarding and training of advising and career services programs.  Train, supervise and evaluate staff as needed.  Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.  Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and in public presentation settings.  Physical Requirements Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Bachelor’s degree in related field plus four (4) years of related work experience.  Official transcripts will be required.  Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. work day during heavy registration peak times. *** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist students in linking career and life goals to educational programs and services.  Track, report and follow up on students, programs, and activities.  Monitor and manage students' academic progress and completion, especially as they near graduation, consistent with college policies and requirements.  Serve as a student resource for developing resumes, finding careers, applying to colleges or workforce training programs, developing interviewing and networking skills, and finding resources for transportation and other social service needs.  Support students with the selection of a career within DCCCD’s Career Pathways by assessing the student's stage of academic and career development and promoting student growth by determining suitable developmental tasks; assisting in the establishment of realistic and attainable academic and career goals, with specific consideration to a student's financial plan to completion of identified pathway.  Assess and interpret career keys and maps that indicate student’s career interests and values.  Monitor students’ development of career competencies and career management plan towards progression of gainful employment.  Collaborates with the Senior Academic Advisor-Pathway and instructional colleagues to help students successfully navigate DCCCD’s Career Pathways processes.  Effectively communicate with business and community leaders/partners the benefits of investing in the development of community college students.  Maintains constant interaction and follow-up with students via face-to-face and/or various forms of media/ technology.  Participates in new student orientations and recruitment activities for the college.  Support students with developing career management plans, including resume, cover letter and interview preparation; job search skills, internship/externship exploration; soft skill awareness; networking strategies; and self-branding.  Provide proactive case management career coaching for students from beginning to completion, advising them in academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements.  Provides career coaching strategies that assist students in achieving career goals. Clearly communicates information and processes to a variety of audiences, using multiple forms of media such as email, webinars, video, social media, presentations, etc.  Utilizes DCCCD Pathway Onboarding guides and training to provide effective career coaching.  Supports supervisor in daily operational duties, i.e., management of projects and/or initiatives.  Values diversity, inclusion and student equity and provides a high level of outstanding customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 22 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 9 Dec 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

Job no: 499013 Work type: Part-time Location: Eastfield Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code CAD Salary Level N02 Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $15.38 per hour   FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Staff Position Summary An entry level position responsible for providing career center information and related services. Advise and assist students, faculty, employers and community members with career services opportunities. This position is a hybrid of career development and administrative support. The position will serve as a front facing role that serves as the first person individuals will interact with when working with the Office of Student Engagement and Retention. This includes interacting with students, faculty, staff, and community members in person as well as over the phone. The position will also directly focus on career service support and development of programs, processes, and data collection. Duties include but are not limited to connecting individuals to potential jobs, campus programming, general office administrative roles, and performing other tasks as assigned. The position will have some budgetary responsibilities in working with office budgets and grants. We are looking for an individual who has a positive attitude, ability to multitask, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in administrative work, career development, and/or working with budgets is preferred. Strong customer service, writing and oral communication, proficiency in social media and Microsoft office, and organizational skills is also preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced knowledge of computer technology to gather and maintain data, generate reports, perform advanced word processing functions and communicate with others. Requires valid driver’s license. Advanced oral and written communication skills to communicate and deal effectively with varying levels of DCCCD staff, students, vendors and general public from diverse backgrounds and must be able to discuss sensitive issues. Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service. Physical Requirements Work with light materials requiring little physical effort. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Associate’s degree or higher plus one year of student services experience or related environment or graduation from high school or equivalent plus three years of student services experience or related environment. Official transcript will be required. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs a wide range of tasks in support of the efficient delivery of career services. Responsible for providing specific career center activities such as but not limited to: assisting with the administration of career assessments, referring current and prospective students to needed and available support resources, assist students in preparing cover letters, resumes and portfolios, provides instructions for the use of the location career center, monitors and facilitates student job search activities, and schedules student appointments for the professional Career Services staff. Participates in career center and other student development staff in planning career related activities and events that promote and/or enhance the college and its program(s) to current and/or potential students. Acts as a resource person for the department in answering inquiries of varying complexity relating to the specific functions of the department; provides information to students and/or potential students on college programs. Responsible for referring students to community services when appropriate. Serves as a liaison for the college with the local business community regarding student employment opportunities, on campus recruitment, job posting, career, and job fairs. Provides general office support to work area including maintaining files and records. Provides assistance on special projects; some positions may plan and coordinate special events such as but not limited to: job fairs, employer information sessions, and other related student programs and/or events. Provides support with on-campus and off-campus employment functions within the location career center to assist students, community members, and employers. Some positions may conduct tours and provide programs utilizing the center resources for students, staff, faculty, and community groups. Some positions may prepare and/or edit narrative and statistical career center reports, presentations, schedules, handbooks, newsletters, and promotional materials. May supervise the day to day activities of assigned clerical staff. Assist supervisor in monitoring budget allocations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Advertised: 11 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 25 Nov 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

Job no: 499001 Work type: Full-time Location: Richland Work Schedule: Various Shifts (40 hours per week - some nights & weekends) Working Title Career Planning Specialist Job Title Code T29 S alary Level N03 Salary Range $3,000.00 mo. - $3,450.00 mo. (dependent on experience and other considerations) FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Staff Position Under general direction, provides career counseling, job search services, employment activities and outreach programs to students and assists with career service events. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of career counseling and development. Good career development skills, coaching and advising skills.  Knowledge of District organizations, operations, activities, policies and objectives.  Requires considerable knowledge of career development resources and community employers.  Ability to perform independently and without supervision all of the essential duties of the position with efficiency and effectiveness with only general supervision.  The ability to build solid working relationships and work directly with students and parents in a diverse environment requiring patience and persuasion.  Good organizational and computer skills, record keeping and general office skills.  Ability to remain current on knowledge of all college degree and certificate programs and to assist students with meeting their career goals.  Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.  Make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization and the student.  Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques when communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Physical Requirements Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Associates degree in related field plus two (2) years of work related experience . ***Will be subject to a criminal background check and fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for planning, coordinating and administering a college career services program applicable to student career planning, job search and employment activities.  Develops, implements and monitors programs to assist students in the job search process. Conducts individual student career counseling and individual assistance in resume preparation, occupational research, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and other career related matters.  Conducts student career planning counseling in various settings such as individual, group, telephone, and/or online.  Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.  Meets with representatives from the local business community to develop employment opportunities activities and events.  Utilizes computer software related to career services.  Develops and implements special career-related programs and events such as job fairs, career week events, seminars, workshops, and/or other campus initiatives.  Conducts various types of workshops regarding job search and career planning; prepares career related information for distribution to students.  Recommends new programs and assists in promoting individual student career assessment activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with persons from diverse backgrounds. The ability to provide quality customer service.  Performs other duties as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. Advertised: 05 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 19 Nov 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

Duties and Responsibilities Provide educational counseling and advisement, career counseling, and testing services to students on site and online. Assist in Career and Transfer Center activities Maintain individual records on counselee. Develop and conduct workshops relevant to student success Provide matriculation services for students and track potential graduates. Participate in retention and outreach efforts Complete unofficial transcript evaluations. Identify special student needs Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local schools, other community colleges, four-year colleges, community agencies and employers. Serve on college-wide committees. Serve as liaison to community agencies and local employers. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment. Attend and actively contribute to meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities or assignments including but not limited to department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and academic senate. Maintain currency in subject matter and developments in the field. Be familiar with and observe the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable IVC Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. An applicant may qualify for this position by having education and experience equivalent to the listed degrees. To be considered for equivalency, the candidate must submit college transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date) and a complete description of work experience with his/her application. Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling; OR the equivalent. NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)  IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts. All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings. For all Faculty (Full-Time & Part-Time) positions:  If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you MUST fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet!  Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application.  It is the applicants' responsibility!  You can find the equivalency form  here . Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.   When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at Imperial Valley College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com